After a semester where he was reunited with his best version, Giorgos Giakoumakis became a coveted element in the winter market. And several teams showed interest in the Greek after a first part of the season that ended with 9 goals in 20 games. Although PAOK has a purchase option to retain it, it would be to be executed in the summer.
At the same time, César Merlo reported that there is a clause in the loan that allows Cruz Azul to sell Giakoumakis in the event that an offer greater than the purchase option of 5.5 million dollars arrives. With this information, Atlético Mineiro came to offer 6.5 million dollars, but Giorgos did not show interest in reaching Brazilian soccer. Another interested party was Guillermo Almada’s Real Oviedo, but they would not have the financial power to hire him.
In the midst of this context, the Sky Sports journalist, Luca Bendoni, confirmed that Giakoumakis would stay at PAOK until the end of the season. “He will stay in Greece unless something unexpected happens”stated the international market specialist. And the forward is comfortable living in his country and being important in a team that aspires to win the league.
The truth is that Giakoumakis’ decision generated great annoyance among the Cruz Azul board because, if he were sold to Mineiro, they would have recovered almost all of the investment that was made for him. Although the possible sale to POK is not entirely bad, the cement club continues to pay part of the footballer’s salary. So, a transfer in this transfer market would have been optimal.
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LEON, MEXICO – MAY 08: Georgios Giakoumakis of Cruz Azul looks on prior to the quarterfinals first leg match between Leon and Cruz Azul as part of the Torneo Clausura 2025 Liga MX at Leon Stadium on May 08, 2025 in Leon, Mexico. (Photo by Leopoldo Smith/Getty Images)
Cruz Azul is experiencing the same problem with Mateusz Bogusz
In mid-2025, Giorgos Giakoumakis later arrived at Cruz Azul’s preseason with the aim of forcing his departure from the institution. Curiously, Mateusz Bogusz changed his representation agency and it would be the same one that handles the Greek. At the beginning of training for Clausura 2026, the Pole also did not report to La Noria to make clear his position on leaving the institution.
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The reality is that La Maquina does not want to lose the great investment it made in a Bogusz that is 24 years old, so it is easier to move it on the market. However, this attitude of the European puts a Cruz Azul in a very complex situation that has to assert its institution.. What will happen to Bogusz is still unknown, but it is difficult for him to continue in the squad.
